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PA predictions?

Posted on April 22, 2008 by billmanzi

Time to put on your pundits hats and call the PA primary numbers today. Who will win, and by what margin? The bragging rights for the winner will likely make that person unbearable for months. I am taking the safe … Continue reading →

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Local Legislative Municipal Relief Package

Posted on April 21, 2008 by billmanzi

After a series of meetings between the Merrimack Valley Mayors and Managers coalition and local lawmakers a legislative package of items that would bring non-monetary relief to municipalities has been agreed to and will be submitted by our legislative partners. … Continue reading →

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New Accessible Doorways at Methuen’s Timony School

Posted on April 21, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Disabilities Commission, using monies derived from its own revolving fund, have financed the installation of pushbutton openers on the entrance doors to the Timony School as well as the other Grammar schools. I would like to thank the School … Continue reading →

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Rep. Linda Campbell Starts Strong

Posted on April 19, 2008 by billmanzi

With some talk of a primary challenge to her in the air Rep. Linda Dean Campbell started the campaign season strongly, getting the highest vote total of any candidate on the straw poll ballot at today’s Methuen Democratic Committee Town … Continue reading →

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The Top Ten Reasons Romney Dropped Out

Posted on April 19, 2008 by billmanzi

Mitt Romney gave his top ten reasons for withdrawal at the Correspondents Dinner in Washington. Not bad for a cardboard cutout.

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We Campaign Kicks off With Pelosi and Gingrich

Posted on April 19, 2008 by billmanzi

The WE campaign of Al Gore has unveiled a new ad featuring former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and current Speaker Nancy Pelosi. It certainly is interesting to see Newt pitching for solutions to the global warming crisis. Link to the … Continue reading →

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World Food Crisis

Posted on April 18, 2008 by billmanzi

Both the Wall Street Journal and todays New York Times have run stories highlighting the severe problems being created by the inflation of food prices worldwide. From the Times: Haiti’s hunger, that burn in the belly that so many here … Continue reading →

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You don’t need a weatherman

Posted on April 17, 2008 by billmanzi

Although I did not have a chance to see all of the Democratic debate I was struck by the subject matter of the portions I did see. Worried about paying for college for your kids? Lets talk about Reverend Wright. … Continue reading →

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Bush Surrenders on Columbia Free Trade Pact

Posted on April 15, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bush indicated that the Columbia Free Trade Treaty is now “dead” and blamed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for its demise. From the Washington Post: President Bush said yesterday that a trade agreement with Colombia is “dead” unless House Democrats … Continue reading →

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Methuen Ranger Band Parent Association Yard Sale

Posted on April 14, 2008 by billmanzi

Giant Yard Sale After a long, cold, winter… The SUN has returned and it’s time to get outside ! The Methuen Ranger Band Parents Association will be hosting a Giant Yard Sale to help raise money for the Methuen Ranger … Continue reading →

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